Kochi, June 12 -- The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday continued its relentless firefighting efforts aboard MV WAN HAI 503, despite challenging sea conditions.

A specialised team comprising one pilot and two aircrew divers was deployed onboard an Indian Air Force MI-17 helicopter to carry out aerial firefighting operations.

During the mission, the team successfully dispersed 1,000 kg of Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) directly onto the fire's core.

To mitigate environmental risks near the coast, the ICG is maintaining the vessel's position using a towline while closely monitoring the situation.

Although the external fire has been extinguished, dense smoke continues to emanate, indicating residual internal heat and possible metallic fire...